May PERAan: Lawyer and entrepreneur stresses value of ‘drama-free contracts’ for partnership success

Canberran lawyer Riz Marcos used her foresight by including probable issues in their business partnership contract to ensure smooth operations for their food business side hustle, which began in July 2025.

Pinasarap business owners EJ Sudario, Jeff Apelo, Riz Marcos & Edmar Cabuga. Credit: Pinasarap / Riz Marcos

Key Points

• The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) reports that there are roughly one million individuals engaged in side hustles.
• Marcos stated that the principle of 'majority wins' governs decisions involving the partners for their side hustle food truck 'Pinasarap Kitchen. '
• In the Pipeline: Joining markets and local events to further expand their footprint in Canberra.

Even though we started small, we treat it with the same level of commitment as a full-time business because we see its potential. We dedicate our weekends to it and put our hearts into every dish we serve.

Riz Marcos, lawyer-turned-entrepreneur

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